Description
Experience a slice of bliss with this London Fog Cake, a delightful fusion of fluffy vanilla cake and aromatic Earl Grey tea. Topped with a silky lavender-infused frosting, each bite offers a comforting escape reminiscent of cozy afternoons in quaint teahouses. This cake is not just a dessert; it’s an enchanting experience perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying during peaceful moments at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags
- 1 teaspoon lavender extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Heat milk until steaming, add Earl Grey tea bags, cover, and steep for 15 minutes. Remove bags.
- Whisk together cake flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar mixture until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one by one to the butter mixture, then blend in the infused milk until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool on wire racks for 10 minutes before transferring.
- For frosting, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and lavender extract until soft peaks form.
- Once cakes are cool, layer with frosting and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (92g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg